HR Transformation Program Manager

Remote contract in US.

We are seeking a seasoned PPL Transformation Project / Program Manager to support the PPL organization during a period of significant organizational redesign and operating model evolution. Must have experience in HR, Project/Program Management & Partnering with executives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven experience leading large-scale transformation or operating model programs within HR, People, Talent, or related corporate functions.
• Ability to bring order to ambiguity—designing structure, process, and clarity where none exists.
• Exceptional program management, stakeholder alignment, and communication skills.
• Comfort operating at senior levels while also diving into details when needed.
• Experience managing external consulting partners highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities with an eye for interdependencies and downstream impacts.

Responsibilities:Transformation Portfolio Management & Governance

• Build and maintain a unified transformation portfolio dashboard capturing milestones, risks, interdependencies, and KPIs across all workstreams.
• Establish portfolio governance routines to ensure consistent visibility, prioritization, and decision-making.
• Ensure alignment between PPL’s operating model evolution, CPO priorities, and enterprise-level initiatives.
• Develop templates, standards, and reporting tools that drive clarity, accountability, and disciplined execution.

Workstream Leadership Support & Delivery

• Ensure all related PPL Transformation programs are anchored around AI-tech enabled automation opportunities.
• Partner with an external consultancy to program manage efforts to streamline friction points, handoff gaps and work flows between COEs, PBPs, and internal PPL teams.
• Coordinate deliverables, align work outputs, and ensure decisions and designs are integrated into the broader PPL operating model.
• Ensure engagement model recommendations integrate seamlessly across workstreams and other transformation components.

General Delivery Support

• Partner with workstream leads to define success metrics, structure plans, and manage cross-functional dependencies.
• Run working sessions, sprint planning, retros, and risk/issue resolution for workstreams requiring deeper PM support.
• Proactively identify blockers and drive escalation through the transformation governance model.

Stakeholder Alignment, Communications & Change Readiness

• Maintain a consistent operating rhythm between the Chief of Staff, PPL LT, COEs, and consultants.
• Support the development of executive updates, business reviews, and communications for senior audiences.
• Track adoption, change readiness, and business impacts across workstreams to ensure smooth integration and sustainable outcomes.

Our Fortune Technology client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with in the world. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, they foster a progressive culture, creativity, and a flexible work environment using cutting-edge technologies.